The historical finger-posts

A handy book of terms, phrases, epithets, cognomens, allusions, &c. In connection with universal history including politics, theology, law, commerce, literature, army and navy, arts and sciences, geography, tradition, national, social and personal characteristics, etc. etc. etc.

By Edward Shelton, one of the constructors to the "Reason why" series, assistant editor of the "Dictionary of daily wants," etc.